Midday Newscast: January 14, 2008

One of the largest compost producers in the state is seeking a renewed state permit for its operations; the Vermont Historical Society is being recognized today as one of the nation’s top museums and libraries; state officials say they’ll be able to help Vermont farmers this spring who have had trouble getting their animals into busy slaughterhouses; the Vermont Milk Commission is recommending that dairy farmers get paid premiums and minimum prices.